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MGA’s, or managing general agents, are important participants in the insurance and reinsurance market landscape.
An MGA, or Managing General Agent, is often thought of as a specialist type of insurance intermediary, acting as an agent of an insurer, but having broader authority than a typical agent or broker. MGA’s undertake functions including underwriting, binding coverage, and even claims management, on behalf of an insurer or reinsurance capital provider. They tend to bridge the gap between insurers and specialised markets, often focusing on niche or complex lines of insurance and reinsurance underwriting business.
Read all our MGA focused insurance and reinsurance news below.
Concirrus launches AI-native underwriting platform
16th February 2026
Concirrus, a specialist insurtech company, has officially launched Concirrus Inspire, an AI-native underwriting platform aimed at helping specialty insurers and managing general agents accelerate their processes while retaining control over underwriting appetite, exposure, and portfolio outcomes. Covering the entire underwriting lifecycle, from submission through binding and beyond, Inspire enables underwriters to ... Read the full article
MGA Polaris Re expands its Construction & Engineering capabilities
6th February 2026
POLARIS Reinsurance Solutions, a Vienna-based managing general agent (MGA), has announced the appointment of Pascal Jaut as Head of Construction & Engineering. Headquartered in Vienna, Polaris Re is a subsidiary of Polaris Corporate Solutions GmbH that focuses on unlocking high-potential markets across Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the CIS region. “With extensive ... Read the full article
Distinguished expands specialty offerings with new Marine Cargo programme
3rd February 2026
Distinguished Programs, a national MGA and insurance programmes manager, is broadening its specialty footprint with the launch of a Marine Cargo programme led by veteran executive Ralph Salce. The new initiative will offer a full suite of marine cargo solutions, with available coverage addressing global transit exposures, stock throughput arrangements, and ... Read the full article
Vertafore to save hours during program submissions with Surefyre’s expanded AI capabilities
28th January 2026
Vertafore, an insurance technology provider, has introduced new artificial intelligence capabilities in Surefyre, that allow program administrators to automatically convert PDF submission forms into web applications. Acquired by Vertafore in 2024, Surefyre is a low-code agent portal and underwriting workbench platform built to empower managing general agents (MGAs) and wholesalers. Vertafore’s ... Read the full article
SiriusPoint partners with FASE to support the European MGA market
21st January 2026
SiriusPoint, a specialty insurer and reinsurer, has become a member of FASE (Fédération des Agences de Souscription Européennes), the pan-European federation for managing general agents. Founded in 2025, FASE unites MGAs across Europe with insurers, reinsurers, distributors, investors, and service providers. By creating a shared forum for connection and exchange, FASE ... Read the full article
Optio strengthens position in Italian MGA market with Heca acquisition
20th January 2026
Optio Group, a specialty managing general agent (MGA), has acquired the remaining 75% stake in Italian MGA Heca S.r.l (Heca); financial details were not disclosed. This transaction gives Optio full ownership of Heca, further strengthening its position in the Italian MGA market. The MGA’s initial investment in Heca was announced in ... Read the full article
Asta introduces MGA Verde Risk Management to expand financial lines expertise
15th January 2026
Asta, an independent provider of specialist underwriting platforms and services to the global insurance market, has announced the launch of MGA Verde Risk Management Limited (Verde), which received FCA regulatory approval in December 2025. Focusing on the financial lines sector, including Commercial Crime, Management Liability, and Financial Institutions, Verde will cater ... Read the full article
Blenheim launches specialty trade-related MGA led by Ed Parker
7th January 2026
Blenheim Partnerships, part of the White Bear Group, has launched its specialty trade-related managing general agent (MGA), to be led by Ed Parker. The MGA is backed by Blenheim Underwriting alongside other well-known markets, including some Lloyd’s syndicates. According to the announcement, the MGA offers insurance for a variety of trade-related risks, ... Read the full article
Amiga Specialty welcomes David Filtness as MD, Professional Indemnity
24th December 2025
Amiga Specialty, an independent international managing general agent (MGA) headquartered in London, has announced the appointment of David Filtness as Managing Director, Professional Indemnity. In his new position, Filtness will lead the development of Amiga’s Professional Indemnity proposition, further strengthening the specialist MGA’s financial lines offering following its launch earlier ... Read the full article
Convex backed MGA PRISM launches in Asia Pacific
18th December 2025
PRISM, a newly founded managing general agent (MGA) established by industry veterans and backed by Convex and Efinity Insurance Solutions (EIG), has officially launched in Singapore and Hong Kong and will begin underwriting on 18 December 2025. Bringing new capacity, technology and expertise to Asia Pacific specialty markets, PRISM will reportedly ... Read the full article
50% of MGAs still in early stages of API adoption: Root Platform
15th December 2025
Half of managing general agents (MGAs) are at the start of their digital/API transformation journey, according to new data by Root Platform, the API-first core platform for delegated authority insurance business. A recent poll taken by senior leaders from MGAs during Root’s recent market briefing, How API-Driven Insurance Models are Transforming ... Read the full article
Antares Global CEO: 2026 will reward disciplined underwriting and operational excellence
15th December 2025
Michael van der Straaten, CEO of Antares Global, a London-based specialty insurer, offers his outlook on the specialty re/insurance market in 2026, examining the factors likely to influence underwriting practices and the broader evolution of business models within the sector. Van der Straaten highlights how changes in reinsurance conditions, the growth ... Read the full article
First Connect surpasses $500 Million in GWP
11th December 2025
First Connect Insurance Services, a digital platform for independent agents to provide access to top carriers, has surpassed $500 million in gross written premium (GWP) in 2025. This significant milestone comes one year after Centana Growth Partners acquired a majority stake in the company, underscoring a year of meaningful expansion, product ... Read the full article
Mission announces upcoming launch of UK MGA Kovrilo
10th December 2025
Global MGA incubator Mission has announced that it has reached an agreement to support a new team in launching Kovrilo, a UK managing general agent (MGA) expected to go live in early 2026. A flexible, tech-driven underwriting platform, Kovrilo will offer a range of commercial insurance products tailored to small and ... Read the full article
AmTrust, BXCI close strategic transaction and launch MGA ANV
5th December 2025
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a global specialty property casualty insurer, and Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) have announced the closing of a strategic transaction and the launch of a newly formed independent, multinational MGA company ANV Group Holdings Ltd. (ANV). Announced in September 2025, AmTrust entered into a definitive agreement ... Read the full article
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